Lumbar Spinal Fusion - This is my journey - episode 4: Day 2 through 6 of Recovery
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- Hi my name is Ryan. This is the fourth episode of my video diary for my L5S1 360 spinal fusion that was done on December 2, 2014. I hope this diary will be able to help at least one person out there that is going through a similar situation. Thank you for watching :-)
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Amir, thank you! I'm sorry for the delay in my response. I'm doing great. My leg and back pain went away the moment I woke up from surgery. I'm over a year post surgery and still feel this was the best decision for my issues. There are days where I do too much, such as cleaning the house from top to bottom, a lot of yard work, etc. and my back will be very sore. Nothing that some rest and an ice pack will not fix. Honestly I do not remember what normal was, so I do feel that I'm what normal is to me now. If you're expecting to feel 100% better after your procedure it's false expectations. Id say I feel 80% better and if I would do my core exercises, I'd feel 90% better. I wish you the best of luck on your journey to recovery.
Ryan Malpica ur
Been doing research on the long term...I'd really like to know how you are doing almost five years later
That's true, after post lumbal disectomy. 80% get better. U cant do what you want anymore
I am exactly 7 weeks post op from my L5/S1 360° spinal fusion. I appreciate you sharing your experience with your viewers.
I haven’t seen many videos on The 360° spinal fusion. So thanks for sharing yours with us.
Cheers!
You’re welcome. Best of luck to you on your healing journey!
Thank you Ryan for the videos. I enjoyed watching them all. You gave a lot of great info about before and after the surgery. Very helpful. Thank you again.
Thanks for the info. I am 75 and I need spinal fusion so Listening to your experience has helped me.
Thank you so much for your videos! (Even 6 years later) they are truly helpful ☺️
I'm happy to hear/see you're doing better, watching your videos has given me the courage to go forward toward my surgery. I am scared, I kid you not; not knowing what the outcome will be during and after my surgery. The doctors say I have extensive work that has to be done on my spine. When you said, I believe it was your first video; about praying to God, you were absolutely right. I glad your surgery went well, and I hope it continues to do so. Your and others videos has helped me immensely, it let's one know, there not the only one on the planet that has issues with there spine. Ryan, I hope and pray that you continue to get better and have a full recovery; and a long healthy happy life, also in moderation; excitement. Take care. 👍
This is great info, thank you so much for all the info. Im having the surgery in one month and you have helped me understand what im in for. Im sure you're doing fantastic now! Thank you!
Hi Laura. How did your surgery go? How do you feel now? Thanks
Wow, ty.... I'm awaiting surgery and all the tip and info i found so helpful!! Hope ur doing great!
How are you feeling now ? Did u have the surgery
So informative. Thank you so much! I am scheduled on October 5, 2021 for L5 S1 fusion.
Thank you! I wish you the best and a speedy recovery!
Thanks for the great update, it’s very helpful. I’m having L4-L5 surgery on 6/19/18, so your video is truly inspiring. Take care and I hope you feel the best you can! 😉
Hi Kathryn how are you feeling? I'm having surgery in 2 weeks would love to know how yours went.
@@lovelydae7641 My apologies ❣️ I just saw your message. My surgeries went okay, up the rehab took quite a while, and was painful. I still have pain in my back, but it’s all arthritis related. They may need to do corrective surgery again soon. How are you doing? I hope all is well 🥰
I own a peak flow meter for my asthma, I had a L5S1 fusion as well. It didn’t work I have nerve pain in my left leg and so much pain I also had my surgery in 2020 so I was by myself most days. So I’m happy for you with your surgery.
Think of how you felt before the surgery 🤔 I had l4,l5 s1 Dec. 19 takes time !! Don't rush anything !!! Left right up down the healing but you moving forward slowly!!!❤ excellent video keep the faith 👍
Thank you again your very brave.
Thank you!❤
I am so glad it worked for you.. God bless you.. my back surgery didn't work at all. Bad mistake for me.. please take it easy. Thank you for the updates..
I noticed that you do the same comments in every back fusion person!!! Is someone paying you lol
Thanks for the videos.... how long has it been since your surgery and how are you feeling now?
Thank you
Wow.... had a L4-5 transformational Lumbar Interbody Fusion 7/1/20. Ended up in the hospital for 5 days due to extremely low blood pressure. Couldn’t have pain meds for this reason and was only able to get to the bathroom and back to bed. Didn’t get to a walk in the hallway until the fourth day.
Hi Ryan
First,wish you have got better.Actually I see you haven't posted new video as the last one was really in detail so I am looking forward to hearing you soon and have a new tip.
Be safe
the apron on the walker is a good idea 👍
hello, hopefully you can still be reached here.
it's been like 4 years since your surgery. how are you now?
can you do workout (just ask as not knowing if you are sporty type, sorry)? or if there is any side effects? thanks for updating.
Hi, I hope and pray that you are doing great. Its been about 4 years. How do you feel? what is the pain level? do u regret surgery or it works?
I'm looking for recent post and recovery info. Your post was very incouraging but, like most I'm finding they story just seems to end. God bless you and I hope all is well. 8/31/2015 I had PLIF S1 L5 decompression and fusion. One cage with pelvic graft, screws and rods to stabilize. I returned to work at five weeks and symptoms are getting worse. My injury was 7/9/2014 and waiting so long my Sugeon found the crushed debris had grown around the nerves and I was near four wheels. Eight hour surgery utilizing hammer with chisel to prevent more nerve damage, I'm stuck with nerve damage they say some may return given time. I'm searching for long term results 😀😓
Just curious how long after surgery did you start a normal life again? How are you feeling now? Were you nervous before surgery?
Hi Ryan. How do you feel now? Have you had any problems with the next level up? Thanks
Soon after your surgery, are you allowed to take your bath.. if no, then after how many days you were allowed to take your bath?
@Ryan: how long did you have to use the walker? How are you now?
Hi RyanI would like a update.. I might be getting this done and would like to see how you feel now.
Hey hope you are still feeling great and wonderful
I am still feeling great and wonderful, thank you! I wish you well.
How long did it actually take for your abdomen to go down to normal size where it was before? I had my 360 spinal fusion almost 3 weeks ago and it is getting better but I'm wondering if it will continue to go down or not
I know this was a year ago you posed this comment, I apologize for just now responding, but it took about 5 weeks I believe to go down
So helpful Ryan thanks! I have L5-S1 fusion on February 12th 2020🤦♀️
I have on 14
Joey Rogers oh wow praying all goes well!
@@prophetalice same to you
How did it go? Any symptoms or things you cannot do?
Jose Aguilar hi! It's been three months already. I had the worst neuropathy after surgery for a month. Phentimine helped a whole lot. I have really bad pain in my hips that are constant 24/7 sometimes the pain is debilitating. Waiting to see my surgeon now.
Thank you for your very well done report on your surgery. My wife had this surgery last week and we would be very interested in a report as to how your recovery was, what you did, how long your recovery was and how you are feeling now. If you have the time I hope that you can respond. Thank you.
Now that it's 9 years later, how are you?
Did you wear a turtle brace or low back brace? I will have surgery in couple weeks. Level 2 fusion
Karen KKmarcel hi. I never wore a brace. My doctor doesn’t use them.
Thank You Again
God Bless.....
How is your back going these days?
Hi, Your videos were the best . Watched all 4. Thinking of scheduling for next month. I just requested to follow you on instagram to see how you're doing. You made a beautiful bride. Hope you're doing very well. Please say how you are 3 years later. Thanks....Beverly J.
What condition was your fusion for? I have severe scoliosis and I may have to get a fusion but I know it's for lots of conditions....
I am having alif surgery on September first I am scared but it can't be no worse than the pain I have been dealing with for years
Louis Wiggins, trust me it can...
How did it go?
After my surgery , that dilatid make me throw up, I went the rest of the time with reg tylonel only,
Wow!! You are a warrior, I just had this surgery last week, still have to take Percocet , I’m hoping I can get to only Tylenol by next week.
Why did they go through your abdomen to fuse lumbar vertebrae?
Shawn Harvey there is actually more room to do the surgery from the front. The opening in the joint is larger.
i don't know if you still check messages, it's been awhile, i want to know do you feel the rods or cage. im 7 weeks post op. i feel so pain, but more feels like pressure.
Really bro
Hi, just had my L5S1 spinal fusion 7 weeks ago, the surgery done through my back, recovering well with some numbness, soreness and tingling feeling in the surgery area, was trying to push my recovery further by keep moving and walking till two days ago when i started feeling uncomfortable in my left hip joint all the way till my knee with burning sensation, is that normal?
How you doing now?
Hope you fully recovered
How u feel now ?
How are you feeling now ?
i had a micro discectomy 2 years ago but sciatica started since 3 weeks again....
Yes I did the surgery too, it was not ok
Now I am taking the surgery again
Farhan Ameer m
How are You doing now
Hi Ryan, my name is John. I'm 68. I was born with spondylolisthesis, and it has given me varying amounts of trouble my entire life -- sometimes very, very managable -- sometimes completely UNmanagable. I've been encuraged my whole life to have the fusion, and I've refused every step of the way -- out of sheer TERROR!!! (Nope. Not ashamed to admit that. Big baby). Well, now that I'm an old man the spondy is so bad that it impacts every single aspect of my life in a negative way and I'm trying to convince myself to go through with the surgery. But, aside from fear alone, I also cannot imagine a life without bad pain -- how that might achieved -- will it work on me -- will the surgery pain be worse than my day to day pain -- will I be sorry I did it, or sorry I waited so long. Anyway....at this point, I've not made up my mind. But I did want to say, that of all the videos I've watched looking for reassurance, yours have been the most helpful. I think it's your easy, gentle, but entirely candid approach to offering up your experiences and advice. I have an MRI today, and then a follow up next Thursday to make a decision about whether or not to do it. As I said, I was born with this, so this life time of pain is really part of who I am; I cannot imagine living without it. But I also fantasize about what it might be like to have a "normal" back for once. Anyway...I'm blathering. Thank you very much for your videos. I found them very helpful. Best of luck to you. I hope you're feeling great. Peace. -John L. Stanizzi -- CT,
Did you have surgery? Here's a link to me at 3months post-op which you might find encouraging. th-cam.com/video/pU3qODE0ivs/w-d-xo.html
Hey pizon! How are you doing? You told my back story. I’m getting my surgery in two days. What did you decide to do? I’m 70 as well.
can i ask who is your surgeon?
My surgeon was Dr. Cameron Carmody at Texas Spine Consultants in Addison, TX. Even almost 7 years later I’m doing amazing, recovery was relatively quick for me and I was off all pain medication 6 weeks after surgery. I have no limitations or restrictions. Best of luck to you.
How do you feel now; same surgery is planned to me after 1 week, I am so scare of it
How did it go?
Did you habe the surgery?
My surgery is May 18 . This is my second round !!!!
Best wishes to you 💜
Hi Ryan, How are you doing as of 6/13/2022?
I’m doing great! I had a full term pregnancy in 2017 with no complications from my back. I have no limitations and am so glad I chose to do the surgery.
@@ryanmalpica4974 All the best for you, ty.
How you doing n0w??
Have you any baby after surgery??
I’m doing great! I can confidently say I am 100% back to normal that I’ve started exercising my body regularly with yoga and meditation. Prior to starting regular exercise I would say I was 85-90%. I did have a full term pregnancy in 2017, which I believe was 3 years after my spinal fusion. The pregnancy went great!
@@ryanmalpica4974 ohhhh that's amazing, really happy for you....
Incenitive Sparometer is the name.
Is it possible to recover 100%
Everyone had their own recovery rate. I’d discuss that with your surgeon they would know best.
Now life is he'll for whole life
What do you mean?
Mine still hurts l4 l5 had to back to the hospital cause of my wound stated bleeping my surgeon omg he scraped my o it hurted more than having a baby so this time they wanted to keep me hospital all together I couldn't help I was going to die reason I suffer extreme anxiety changed to his meds.but 11 hours apart .gpt home still in extreme pain. My surgeon never showed up. It was like the rudest Dr I had encounter I've ever came across, hips legs still in pain I couldnt sleep.he just go and nurses at night and I with a full anxiety my incision 4 incision is 4 inches long. And no one comes me if I ask for help out by paying them .but yes 100%in pain I still have no balance well thank all
Having back surgery next month
How did your surgery go? I'm having mine in 2 weeks....
Fusions (ACDF they are called) can cause more operations...
Read up on ASD Adjacent Segment Degeneration. Artificial discs (if you are a good candidate) should be considered as a superior alternate.
You may need to go to a big City to see a specialist who has done hundreds or thousands. Example Dr Deutch at Rush Chicago.
I flew to Barcelona Spine Center, paid cash, got the best and was up walking as a tourist walking 15 miles with ease days after the operation for the remaining ten days we stayed.
Did you have to get a lounge chair to sleep in?
How are you feeling now? After ADR??? BACK TO NORMAL???
@@makeupbykhani8178 I am doing great with both the lumbar and neck artificial discs. No regrets. I did need to go to Physical Therapy after a couple times but that’s muscle retraining. I chose discs with a cushion Center (not the hard ones) - that’s why I traveled to get the availability and experience. Re: FDA in the US is too slow and too expensive (14 million to get approval and many years) so brilliant devices not owned by jumbo corporations go get the European CE Medical approval first, which opens up 28 countries with a combined population of over 420 million people compared to the US at 330 million. This is why the US drags along behind. The cushion center to help avoid ASD wear to adjacent disc down the line.
@@jrchicago9216 wow I'm so happy for you.... actually what was your age when you started having back issues ?
How are you feeling now????
I feel great and only regret I didn’t get the surgery sooner. I have no limitations and have been pain free since surgery.
@@ryanmalpica4974 that’s amazing 🤩 I hope I can live pain free one day very soon ❤️
@@ryanmalpica4974 when fusion is done after the surgery the surgeon takes the screws out again? I have heard they are very big and massive and annoyed the person
@@vortex21rainz26 no I still have all my hardware in with no issues. My Surgeon said The only time the hardware bothers anyone is if they are very underweight/thin or if the hardware screws become loose.
@@ryanmalpica4974 can become lose after fusion?
UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!
one time at bandcamp
My surgery is in 10 days........lumbar fusion.
How did yours go?
why do you say "um" so much?